Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, 40, has confirmed he will retire after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He said he will play for "one or two more years" before calling it quits.
Ronaldo, who currently plays as captain of Al-Nassr, has 953 career goals for club and country. He is aiming to reach 1,000 goals before retiring. In his 25-year career, he has played for Manchester United and Real Madrid, and has 143 goals for the Portugal national team — the most in the history of men's international football.
Ronaldo confirmed the news in an interview at the Tourism Summit in Riyadh where he admitted that the upcoming World Cup in 2026 would be his last match.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest tournament in history, with 48 teams. The tournament is scheduled to begin on June 11, 2026, and will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
As his retirement approaches, Ronaldo remains an inspiration to fans around the world due to his dedication, discipline, and constant pursuit of success on the field of football.
